Manager, Electrical Engineering

Helion Energy • Everett, WA

248d • $150,000 - $200,000

About The Position

We are hiring a Manager of Electrical Engineering to lead the development of high-voltage circuit designs and hardware systems for Helion’s fusion devices. You will set the standard for how fast Helion designs and builds; ultimately delivering clean, low-cost, reliable electricity to the world. Your main responsibility will be to build a world-class engineering team by providing mentorship, modeling technical best practices, and continually raising the bar for engineering performance; you will also solve complex engineering problems that directly impact machine performance and shape a high-performing team that drives Helion's innovation forward. This position requires an onsite presence and you will report directly to our Senior Manager of Electrical Engineering at our Everett, WA office.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (or related discipline)
• 7+ years of engineering experience, including at least 2 years in a technical leadership or management role
• Demonstrated ability to grow engineers, engineering leaders, and meaningfully impact the career progression of direct reports
• Experience in working with and leading multidisciplinary teams with end-to-end ownership
• Experience managing complex engineering projects (including schedule ownership)
• Strong hands-on background in variety of engineering disciplines (e.g., electrical, mechanical, manufacturing)
• Demonstrated ability to apply first principles thinking to complex technical challenges

Nice To Haves

• Experience in high-voltage or pulsed power systems
• Familiarity with plasma physics or fusion-adjacent technologies
• Exposure to fast-paced R&D environments or hardware startups

Responsibilities

• Grow and mentor a team of exceptional and multidisciplinary electrical engineers
• Oversee design of machine architecture, high-efficiency pulsed power circuits, grid-interfacing systems, circuit modeling including plasma coupling
• Drive schedule ownership and optimization by team members to accelerate milestones
• Drive design, analysis, and manufacturing process improvements to increase throughput
• Interface directly with other technical teams (Research, Mechanical, Production) to derive requirements and achieve Helion’s milestones

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans for employees and their families
• 31 Days of PTO (21 vacation days and 10 sick days)
• 10 Paid holidays, plus company-wide winter break
• Up to 5% employer 401(k) match
• Short term disability, long term disability, and life insurance
• Paid parental leave and support (up to 16 weeks)
• Annual wellness stipend

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees